Head - Steel Fabrication (Ship Erection)

Caliberly; Gujarat; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Caliberly is seeking an experienced Head of Steel Fabrication (Ship Erection) to lead steel fabrication, assembly, and ship erection in a shipbuilding environment. You will oversee production planning, fabrication quality, workforce management, safety compliance, and timely project execution while adhering to marine industry standards.

The role requires 12–20 years in shipbuilding or related fields, with strong leadership and expertise in welding, hull construction, and production planning.

Qualifications

• 12–20 years of experience in shipbuilding, heavy engineering, offshore fabrication, or marine construction.
• Significant experience managing steel fabrication and ship erection operations.
• Strong understanding of welding processes, marine structures, production planning, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead steel fabrication, block assembly, and ship erection activities for shipbuilding projects.
• Develop fabrication and erection strategies to achieve project milestones.
• Monitor fabrication progress and ensure alignment with project schedules and technical specifications.
• Oversee hull construction, structural assembly, outfitting coordination, and erection processes.
• Prepare and manage fabrication and erection schedules in coordination with project teams.
• Ensure efficient utilization of manpower, machinery, materials, and yard facilities.
• Track production performance and implement corrective actions to address delays or bottlenecks.
• Optimize workflows to improve productivity and operational efficiency.
• Ensure activities comply with classification society standards and project requirements.
• Review inspection reports, welding quality records, and non-conformance reports.
• Coordinate with quality teams to ensure compliance with marine construction standards.
• Lead and mentor fabrication supervisors, engineers, foremen, and production teams.
• Establish performance targets and monitor workforce productivity.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence.
• Support employee development through training and technical guidance.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Production planning

Quality assurance

Safety & compliance

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering

Job description

About the job Head - Steel Fabrication (Ship Erection)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Head – Steel Fabrication (Ship Erection) to lead steel fabrication, assembly, and ship erection operations within a shipbuilding environment. The role is responsible for overseeing production planning, fabrication quality, workforce management, safety compliance, and timely project execution while ensuring adherence to marine industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all steel fabrication, block assembly, and ship erection activities for shipbuilding projects.
• Develop and implement fabrication and erection strategies to achieve project milestones.
• Monitor fabrication progress and ensure alignment with project schedules and technical specifications.
• Oversee hull construction, structural assembly, outfitting coordination, and erection processes.

Production Planning & Execution

• Prepare and manage fabrication and erection schedules in coordination with project teams.
• Ensure efficient utilization of manpower, machinery, materials, and yard facilities.
• Track production performance and implement corrective actions to address delays or bottlenecks.
• Optimize workflows to improve productivity and operational efficiency.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Ensure fabrication and erection activities comply with classification society standards and project requirements.
• Review inspection reports, welding quality records, and non-conformance reports.
• Coordinate with quality teams to ensure compliance with marine construction standards.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality and workmanship.
• Lead and mentor fabrication supervisors, engineers, foremen, and production teams.
• Establish performance targets and monitor workforce productivity.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence.
• Support employee development through training and technical guidance.

Safety & Risk Management

• Ensure strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Conduct regular safety reviews, risk assessments, and toolbox meetings.
• Investigate incidents and implement preventive measures.
• Foster a strong safety culture across fabrication yards and erection sites.

Stakeholder & Project Coordination

• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, quality, planning, and project management teams.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, classification societies, and subcontractors as required.
• Provide regular project status updates to senior management.
• Support project budgeting, cost control, and resource planning activities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 12–20 years of experience in shipbuilding, heavy engineering, offshore fabrication, or marine construction.
• Significant experience managing steel fabrication and ship erection operations.
• Strong understanding of welding processes, marine structures, production planning, and quality standards.
• Shipbuilding and marine construction expertise
• Steel fabrication and erection management
• Production planning and execution
• Leadership and team management
• Quality assurance and compliance
• Cost control and resource optimization
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Stakeholder management and communication
• Health, safety, and environmental compliance

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Opportunity to lead large-scale shipbuilding projects
• Dynamic and technically challenging work environment
• Career growth and leadership development opportunities